24 Nov 2015

With Daniel Sturridge on the brink of a return, and Roberto Firmino sustaining his fitness, things are finally starting to look a little more positive on the injury front, and it looks like another of Liverpool's key players is on the verge of making a comeback.

"Liverpool have told Sky Sports that he [Coutinho] could recover in time for Swansea".

A double-dose of good news! The question is, who will make way for £25m-rated Henderson? According to ex-Red Neil Mellor:

"Emre Can’s place could be most at risk when he [Henderson] is back fit".

I know this will come as a big surprise to many, but rather shockingly, I agree that Can is the obvious choice to make way:

* Under Klopp, Lucas is one Liverpool's most effective players, and he performs a very specific (and important) role in the team. Can is not a DM, and he shouldn't be shoehorned into the role at the expense of Lucas, who is a dedicated DM.

* I'm no fan of James Friggin' Milner, but given the choice, I'd rather have him in midfield than Can. Milner is more experienced; has better passing accuracy in the final third; scores/creates more goals, and creates significantly more chances (27 vs. 13)

Possible line-up with Hendo back (using currently available players, and Klopp's 4321 formation):